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The Small Biz Podcast! Virtual Coffee is dedicated to showcasing accomplished and innovative small business owners and accelerating YOU! Hosted by Alexa Colyer, Virtual Coffee shares interviews with small business owners and early career professionals. Alexa and guests discuss their journeys, perspectives, and advice to others. Alexa also does solo episodes, during which she shares frameworks, advice, and perspectives to accelerate you in your work and life.
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chat with Joanne Wetzel, the Founder and Owner of Five Freedoms Photography. Joanne is based in the Raleigh, North Carolina area, and she is a pet photographer. Not only does Joanne take beautiful photos of your pet, but she also volunteers at local shelters to ensure the adoptable dogs look their best online! I love Joanne’s business model, and it’s clear she has a passion for loving and supporting dogs and their owners. If you end up working with Joanna and Five Freedoms Photography, be sure to let her know you discovered her on Virtual Coffee - happy listening!
Five Freedoms Photography's Instagram
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Molly Cook, the Founder and Owner of Marble and Steel Chocolates. On this episode, Molly walks us through her career as a chocolatier and how she used her expertise to start her own business. Molly’s story is fascinating and inspiring! Be sure to check out Marble & Steel Chocolates, and happy listening!
Marble & Steel Chocolates' Instagram
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Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Nye, the Founder and Owner of Cozy and Kind Home. Sarah hand makes cozy and kind home decor items. Her products are made with recycled and repurposed materials, and 10% of her proceeds go to foster care support. On this episode, Sarah shares her inspiration behind starting her business and her tips and tricks for balancing your own business with life and family. Be sure to check out Cozy and Kind Home, and happy listening!
Use code “podcast15” on Cozy and Kind’s Etsy shop!
Cozy and Kind Home's Instagram
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Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, Eden Estabrook returns for her second episode! Her first episode aired on November 8th, 2023, so almost exactly a year ago today. Be sure to check out that episode first to be introduced to Eden before diving into this episode. Now, on this episode, Eden gives us a 1-year update on her children’s book and gives us a sneak peak at her second book which will be published on November 30th. Be sure to follow Eden and Arnie the Armadillo, and happy listening!
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Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chat solo and update you on what I've been up to in September. From ambassadorships to dog paintings to reading to sternwheelers... it's been a fun month!
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Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chat with Amy and Jana Burkhardt. Amy is the Founder & Owner of her family business, Unwined On White, and Jana leads their yoga program. Unwined On White is a local business here in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and they are an upscale wine lounge and yoga studio. I’ve been to Unwined On White a few times with my husband and friends, and we enjoy it every time! I highly recommend checking out their rooftop area if you get the chance to visit. On this episode, Amy and Jana share their journeys with the business and how it is working as a family unit. It was fun to chat with them, and I know you’ll enjoy this episode. Happy listening, and be sure to check out Unwined On White!
Use code “VirtualCoffee” for 20% off yoga at Unwined On White! 🧘🧘♀️🧘♂️
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I had the pleasure of chatting with Molly Goldston, the Founder & Owner of Saving Grace. Saving Grace is a non-profit located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. I know about Saving Grace from being here locally and seeing them at markets and on social media! They accept dogs from local shelters and help adopt them out. They’ll feed, medicate, play with, and overall ensure the dog is loved on the Saving Grace farm or in a foster home before it finds its forever home. Molly and I had a lot to talk about, and we didn’t even get to it all in this episode - she shares why she started Saving Grace, how their process works, and ways you can support the dogs they save. Be sure to check out Saving Grace, and happy listening!
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chat with Sarah Spliethoff, the Founder & Owner of Sunniemade. Sunniemade is a Colorado-based business whose mission is to make the world a little bit brighter, one plastic-free product at a time. They sell plant-powered, plastic-free personal care items such as shampoo bars, lip balms, and bar soap. On this episode, Sarah shares how she started Sunniemade - which, like all successful businesses, started in her kitchen! Since then, they’ve had plenty of success and have even been featured in Real Simple and are top-rated at Urban Outfitters. She also shares her advice for other business owners and her plans for the future. Be sure to check out Sunniemade, and happy listening!
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Welcome back to another episode of Virtual Coffee! We are BACK! It's been awhile since I've posted consistently, and I explain why in this episode. I also discuss my future plans for Virtual Coffee and some fun life updates. As always, thank you for tuning in 🎙☕️
Use code VIRTUAL10 for 10% off any online order from Two Roosters
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Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
On this episode of Virtual Coffee, I chatted with Reed Sandridge, the Owner of Second Story Cards. This is a really enlightening episode, during which Reed shares the origin of the business and why he chose to focus on homelessness. I love Reed’s ability to tell the story behind what he does, not just the logistics. Second Story Cards is positively impacting the homeless community and is a small business definitely worth checking out and supporting. Be sure to check out Second Story Cards, and happy listening!
Use "virtualcoffee15" for 15% off your purchase at https://www.secondstorycards.com/ through end of May 2024!
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